Attorney at Law in Construction, Real Estate, and Apartment Owners’ Association Law (VvE)
Welcome to my profile.
My name is Benjamin den Butter, a Dutch attorney based in The Hague, operating nationwide in the fields of construction law, real estate law, and apartment owners’ association law (VvE). I provide clear, practical, and solution-oriented legal advice to private homeowners, real estate investors, and small to medium-sized enterprises.
My name is Benjamin den Butter, a Dutch attorney based in The Hague, operating nationwide in the fields of construction law, real estate law, and apartment owners’ association law (VvE). I provide clear, practical, and solution-oriented legal advice to private homeowners, real estate investors, and small to medium-sized enterprises.
My approach combines legal precision with pragmatic insight — always aimed at achieving the most effective and realistic outcome for my clients.
I am fluent in Dutch, English, German, and Turkish, and have a good command of French, enabling me to represent both Dutch and international clients with equal confidence and clarity.
I am fluent in Dutch, English, German, and Turkish, and have a good command of French, enabling me to represent both Dutch and international clients with equal confidence and clarity.
Real Estate Law
Real estate law is a broad field encompassing all legal aspects of immovable property. Whether your matter concerns the purchase or sale of real estate, lease disputes, project development, or permits, I provide expert guidance with your best interests at the forefront.
Real estate law is a broad field encompassing all legal aspects of immovable property. Whether your matter concerns the purchase or sale of real estate, lease disputes, project development, or permits, I provide expert guidance with your best interests at the forefront.
When you face a conflict over rent, eviction, or defects in a property, I offer strategic and transparent advice, focusing on swift and effective solutions.
If you are involved in a dispute related to real estate or tenancy law, please feel free to contact me for an initial assessment of your case.
Property Purchase and Sale
Disputes often arise during the purchase or sale of residential or commercial property — such as contract breaches, penalty clauses, or interpretation of contractual terms.
If a party fails to meet its obligations or a property is not delivered as agreed, I can evaluate the legal options and represent your interests effectively in negotiations or proceedings.
Disputes often arise during the purchase or sale of residential or commercial property — such as contract breaches, penalty clauses, or interpretation of contractual terms.
If a party fails to meet its obligations or a property is not delivered as agreed, I can evaluate the legal options and represent your interests effectively in negotiations or proceedings.
I assist clients in drafting, reviewing, and enforcing property contracts, ensuring a solid legal position at every stage of the transaction.
Hidden Defects
After a property has been delivered, hidden defects can lead to serious financial and structural problems. Issues such as leaks, foundation defects, mold, or other construction flaws often come to light only after the purchase.
I advise on the seller’s liability, the possibilities for repair or compensation, and the most effective legal route to resolve such disputes.
After a property has been delivered, hidden defects can lead to serious financial and structural problems. Issues such as leaks, foundation defects, mold, or other construction flaws often come to light only after the purchase.
I advise on the seller’s liability, the possibilities for repair or compensation, and the most effective legal route to resolve such disputes.
Apartment Owners’ Association Law (VvE)
The apartment owners’ association law governs the rights and obligations of owners within a building and their cooperation within the VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren).
Conflicts about maintenance, service charges, renovation approvals, or the use of common areas can be complex and disruptive.
The apartment owners’ association law governs the rights and obligations of owners within a building and their cooperation within the VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren).
Conflicts about maintenance, service charges, renovation approvals, or the use of common areas can be complex and disruptive.
I represent both individual owners and VvE boards in matters involving:
- interpretation and application of the deed of division,
- obtaining approval for renovations or alterations,
- disputes over shared areas and cost allocations.
My goal is to resolve disputes efficiently and, where possible, prevent escalation. If legal proceedings are unavoidable, I ensure that your position is defended thoroughly and convincingly.
Neighbour Law
Neighbour disputes can seriously affect your quality of living. Issues such as boundary fences, overhanging branches, noise disturbances, or encroachments during construction are common sources of conflict.
I help clients enforce or defend their rights under neighbour law and work towards fair, long-term solutions whenever possible.
Neighbour disputes can seriously affect your quality of living. Issues such as boundary fences, overhanging branches, noise disturbances, or encroachments during construction are common sources of conflict.
I help clients enforce or defend their rights under neighbour law and work towards fair, long-term solutions whenever possible.
About Our Law Firm – FAIR Advocaten
I am affiliated with FAIR Advocaten, a specialized law firm based in The Hague, consisting of a team of ten professionals, including seven attorneys.
Each lawyer at FAIR focuses on one or two specific areas of law, allowing us to provide in-depth expertise and realistic, results-oriented advice.
I am affiliated with FAIR Advocaten, a specialized law firm based in The Hague, consisting of a team of ten professionals, including seven attorneys.
Each lawyer at FAIR focuses on one or two specific areas of law, allowing us to provide in-depth expertise and realistic, results-oriented advice.
Our firm has been recognized for its client satisfaction and integrity. FAIR Advocaten won the Advocaatscore Review Award in both 2022 and 2023, with five of our attorneys ranking among the Top 10 highest-rated lawyers in the Netherlands.
At FAIR Advocaten, we value quality, transparency, and commitment — principles I fully embrace in every case I handle.
Contact
Are you facing a legal issue in construction law, real estate law, or apartment owners’ association law?
Or do you wish to receive preventive advice before purchasing, selling, or developing property?
Are you facing a legal issue in construction law, real estate law, or apartment owners’ association law?
Or do you wish to receive preventive advice before purchasing, selling, or developing property?
Please do not hesitate to contact me.
📞 Call me to schedule a consultation
📍 Visit our office in The Hague or arrange an online meeting
📞 Call me to schedule a consultation
📍 Visit our office in The Hague or arrange an online meeting
I will assist you with clear advice, personal guidance, and decisive legal solutions — always in your best interest.